National Mental Health Resources
- US National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): 1-800-950-NAMI - nationwide network and search function for support and education around mental illness; https://www.nami.org/Support-Education/NAMI-HelpLine/Top-HelpLine Resources
- US National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255) or 988 - Languages: English, Spanish; https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ (Deaf & Hard of Hearing Options): 1-800-799-4889
- US Samaritans: 877-870-HOPE (4673) - Registered charity aimed at providing emotional support to anyone in distress or at risk of suicide throughout the United. States; http://www.samaritansusa.org/
- US SAMHSA National Helpline: - 1-800-662-HELP (4357) - free, confidential, 24/7, 365- day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.
- US Trevor Project: 1-866-488-7386 - An organization that provides a 24-hour phone hotline, as well as limited-hour webchat and text options, for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth within the US; text TREVOR to 1-202-304-1200 (available M-F from 3:00 pm to 10:00 pm ET)
- US Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255 - 24/7 hotline that provides phone, webchat, and text options available to military veterans and their families. It provides options for deaf and hard of hearing individuals.
Alaska
- JAMHI Health and Wellness: An organization that provides affordable primary physical health services on sliding scale, addiction and mental health treatment services, community housing and support for adults suffering from severe mental illness. 3406 Glacier Highway, Juneau, AK 99801 Juneau County
www.jamhihealthandwellness.org
SUPPORT GROUPS (click for details)
Services: Mental Health Related Support Groups
(907) 463-3303 Main
(907) 463-6846 TDD
(855) 463-3303 Toll-Free - NAMI Juneau: Affiliate of NAMI Alaska - In concert with NAMI (US National Alliance on Mental Illness). Provides information, resource referrals and support to those living with mental illness, their families and caregivers.
9109 Mendenhall Mall Road, Suite 5, Juneau, AK 99801, Juneau County (907) 463-4251 Main
(907) 500-9914 Fax
741741 Text Short Code Text NAMI
namijuneau@gmail.com
www.NAMIAlaska.org/calendar
SUPPORT GROUPS (click for details)
Services: Mental Health Related Support Groups. Internet Support Groups. Mental Internet Support Groups
(907) 463-4251 Main - Juneau Mental Health: Website that lists local licensed therapists who accept cash payments on a sliding scale as well as community mental health and alcohol use services. https://www.juneaumentalhealth.org/
- Juneau Substance Use Services ->
- Juneau Mental Health Services ->
Seattle & King County
- King County Mental Health Services: King County provides publicly-funded mental health services to low-income people in need.
https://kingcounty.gov/depts/community-human-services/mental-health-substance abuse/services/mental-health.aspx - Mindful Therapy Group: https://www.mindfultherapygroup.com.Phone: (425) 640-7009, Text:(425) 321-3920, Email: frontdesk.wa@mindfultherapygroup.com.Mindful Therapy Group provides low-cost telehealth and in-person individual, couples, and family counseling at multiple locations in Washington, including Mountlake Terrace, Fremont, Elliot Bay, Northgate, South Center, Spokane, and Tacoma. Medication management and psychological testing are also available. They accept insured and uninsured individuals.
Learn about what’s Available
- National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Helpline - Provides information, resource referrals and support to people living with a mental health condition, their family members and caregivers. Call 800-950-6264 or send an email to info@nami.org.
- Washington 211: Provides information on Washington’s mental health resources and other types of assistance. Call 2-1-1 or visit www.win211.org for more information.
Get Emotional Support 24/7
- SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline: Connect with a counselor at 1-800-985-5990 or by texting TalkWithUS to 66746. Spanish-speakers can call and press “2” for bilingual support. Interpretation also available in over 100 other languages.
- Teenlink: A free helpline for teens and those who are care for them. Call 1-866-833-6546, chat, or text. Visit www.teenlink.org for more information, tips and local resources.
- Friendship Line: Trained volunteers offer a caring ear and friendly conversation for adults, age 60 and older, and adults living with disabilities. Call 1-800-971-0016 or visit www.ioaging.org to connect.
- Crisis Line: Trained counselors available for individuals, families and friends. Call 1-866-427-4747, text: HOME to 741741 or visit www.crisistextline.org.
- WA Warm Line: Peer support help line for people living with emotional and mental health challenges. Call 877- 500-WARM (9276) TTY: 206-461-3610 or visit www.crisisconnections.org/wa-warm-line.
Connect to a Counselor
Finding support for you or a loved one can feel challenging. Below are a few ways to get connected to a counselor. Note: Low to no cost and insurance covered options are available.
- For Apple Health/Medicaid: King County Department of Community and Human Services provides referrals for mental health and substance use services. Call 206-263-8997 or 1-800-790-8049 to learn more.
- The Community Health Access Program (CHAP) connects you with care you can afford. Interpreters are available. Call 1-800-756-5437, visit www.kingcounty.gov/CHAP or email: CHAP@kingcounty.gov
- Washington’s Mental Health Referral Service for Children and Teens: Referral service for youth (<18 years old) and their families. Get connected to mental health providers that meet your needs and your insurance coverage. Visit www.seattlechildrens.org/clinics/washington-mental-health-referral-service.
- Washington Counselors of Color Directory: Provides counseling and therapy from providers who understand the specific needs of people of color and various cultures. Visit www.multiculturalcounselors.org to learn more.
- Open Path Collective Therapy: Providers offer sessions for individuals, couples and families between $30 and $60. Visit www.openpathcollective.com to learn more.
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Oregon
- NAMI Oregon: In concert with NAMI (US National Alliance on Mental Illness). Provides information, resource referrals and support to those living with mental illness, their families and caregivers. 147 SE 102nd Street, Portland, OR, 97216.
Main: (503) 230-8009 or (800) 343-6264. Email: namioregon@namior.org. https://namior.org/ - Linn County Mental Health Walk-In Crisis Services: Provides mental health services 24 hours/day 7 days/week, including walk-in clinic and crisis interventions (telephone). 445 Third Ave SW, Albany, Or. Call (541) 967-3866 or (800) 304-7468.
https://www.co.linn.or.us/mental-health/page/crisis-services